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A haunted hitman, a seductive neighbor, and a web of obsession in Buenos Aires’ criminal underworld.

THE SMILE OF THE FOX

1992 · 1h 26m · NR · Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Hitman Mark's affair with a prostitute entangled with her pimp, a drug lord, forces him to confront deadly obstacles and secure their escape while grappling with past trauma.

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What is The Smile of the Fox about?

The Smile of the Fox is a 1992 Italian thriller directed by Sergio Martino about a hitman haunted by his family's murder who becomes entangled with a prostitute neighbor as he seeks both vengeance and escape from the criminal world.

Programmer's Pick

Sergio Martino delivers a steamy cocktail of vengeance and obsession, where love and danger share the same bed. Only in a giallo-tinged Italian thriller could a hitman’s existential crisis get this sweaty—or this tangled in lingerie.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Mark, a former Miami cop turned hitman, is tormented by the tragic murder of his wife and son—a loss that continues to shadow his every move. Sent to Buenos Aires on a new assignment, Mark finds himself drawn to Marina, the alluring prostitute who lives next door. Their affair simmers with mutual longing and danger, complicated by the ever-present control of her pimp, a powerful drug lord. As their relationship deepens, Mark’s quest for revenge becomes entangled with his desperate hope for a new beginning, forcing both to navigate a perilous world of crime, betrayal, and unresolved trauma. This is an erotic thriller where obsession and violence blur with desire.

Details & Specs

Director
Sergio Martino
Writers
Sergio Martino, Piero Regnoli
Release
1992
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Thriller
Also Known As
Espiando a Marina, La sonrisa del zorro, Naked Obsession, O Sorriso da Raposa, Original title: Spiando Marina

Cast & Crew

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Director: Sergio Martino Writers: Sergio Martino +1 more
Debora Caprioglio Debora Caprioglio Marina Valdez Steve Bond Steve Bond Mark Derrick SM Sharon Marino Irene Leonardo Treviglio Leonardo Treviglio Hank Pedro Loeb Pedro Loeb Steinberg Raffaella Offidani Raffaella Offidani Prostitute RM Raffaele Mottola Man MC Martín Coria Indio Roberto Ricci Roberto Ricci Miami Killer

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Why Cult

Erotic Thriller Intrigue

Mixing murder, obsession, and explicit encounters, this film pushes the boundaries of the erotic thriller.

Giallo Flair

Expect stylish visuals, crime, and eroticism—a signature of Italian giallo, guided by Sergio Martino’s seasoned hand.

Vengeful Hitman Plot

A protagonist haunted by family tragedy and moral compromise elevates this beyond standard pulp.

Sleazy Underworld Setting

Buenos Aires’ criminal underbelly, complete with pimps, drug lords, and illicit deals, sets the stage for noir-inspired thrills.

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Threat File

Trigger

Mark's assignment to kill a rival drug lord

Threat

Drug lord and criminal underworld

Effect

Violence, betrayal, and personal danger for Mark and Marina

Countermeasure

Mark's attempts to eliminate the drug lord and escape

Setting

Buenos Aires criminal underworld

Questions from the Vault

When was The Smile of the Fox released? +

The Smile of the Fox was released in 1992.

Who directed The Smile of the Fox? +

The Smile of the Fox was directed by Sergio Martino.

How long is The Smile of the Fox? +

The Smile of the Fox has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is The Smile of the Fox? +

The Smile of the Fox is a thriller.

Where can I watch The Smile of the Fox? +

You can watch The Smile of the Fox on SassyFlix.

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